Medical Examiner's Office - Undergraduate Interns
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on June 8, 2023
Salary
$19.33 - $24.50 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
2023SD18914
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Prevention
Opening Date
05/05/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Summary
First date of consideration is May 18, 2023. We will continue to review applications until all the internship positions have been filled.
Attention: Students interested in forensics, toxicology, medicine, public health, or social work (and other disciplines we may not have thought of)! Public Health-Seattle & King County Medical Examiner's Office is looking for students enrolled full-time who are interested in contributing to our Real Time Overdose Surveillance Project. This includes testing samples for drugs, entering data into a drug surveillance database, interviewing families who have lost a loved one due to overdose, supporting the Overdose Fatality Review and other tasks. Students interested in the broader work of the MEO will also have the opportunity to spend a portion of their internship working with autopsy, anthropology, or death investigation based on interests and program needs.
Please note: This recruitment will be used to fill multiple internship positions.
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice:
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity
Job Duties
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all students enrolled in full time undergraduate or graduate programs.
Application Process: The following completed items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring
Work Location: These positions will be based at Harborview Medical Center, Medical Examiner's Office located at 908 Jefferson St. Seattle WA 98104.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is not represented.
Contact: For more information about the application process, please contact Sarah Dunkinson at Sdunkinson@KingCounty.gov
This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
$19.33 - $24.50 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
2023SD18914
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Prevention
Opening Date
05/05/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Summary
First date of consideration is May 18, 2023. We will continue to review applications until all the internship positions have been filled.
Attention: Students interested in forensics, toxicology, medicine, public health, or social work (and other disciplines we may not have thought of)! Public Health-Seattle & King County Medical Examiner's Office is looking for students enrolled full-time who are interested in contributing to our Real Time Overdose Surveillance Project. This includes testing samples for drugs, entering data into a drug surveillance database, interviewing families who have lost a loved one due to overdose, supporting the Overdose Fatality Review and other tasks. Students interested in the broader work of the MEO will also have the opportunity to spend a portion of their internship working with autopsy, anthropology, or death investigation based on interests and program needs.
Please note: This recruitment will be used to fill multiple internship positions.
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice:
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity
Job Duties
- Perform data collection, entry and analysis.
- Perform testing of suspected drug substance
- Perform testing of decedent blood
- Ensure chain of custody/evidence for all items
- Conduct interviews with families who have recently lost a relative to overdose
- Work within Microsoft programs, SQL, and the Medical Examiner's case management system to update reports and analyze data
- Plan, create materials, set up, and take notes at Overdose Fatality Review
- Prepare and conduct presentations
- Scan records and case files for archiving
- Assist with various other office processes.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, enrolled full time school.
- Ability to follow protocol related to blood borne pathogen safety.
- Ability to perform work on a database with moderate to high skill.
- Ability to work effectively on a team.
- Effective communication, both in writing and verbally.
- Demonstrated reliability in attendance.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all students enrolled in full time undergraduate or graduate programs.
Application Process: The following completed items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application
- Supplemental Questions with complete, thorough answers. Answers that say "see resume" will be considered incomplete.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring
- Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
- Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. This position supports and advances King County's values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance, and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to industry and residents.
- The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time.
Work Location: These positions will be based at Harborview Medical Center, Medical Examiner's Office located at 908 Jefferson St. Seattle WA 98104.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is not represented.
Contact: For more information about the application process, please contact Sarah Dunkinson at Sdunkinson@KingCounty.gov
This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.